Eye Conditions Archives

Carnosine combats cataracts

In the July 28, 2009 issue of the journal Biochemistry, Italian researchers report that the dipeptide carnosine shows promise not only in preventing cataracts but also in helping to treat the condition. Cataracts, which are characterized by a clouding of the eye's lens, are a major cause of visual impairment…
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Diet High in Antioxidants Helps Preserve Vision and Slows Down the Progression of Macular Degeneration

Antioxidants in Diets Antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables such as carrots can help slow down sight loss in older adults, say scientists. In a five-year study which included more than 400 people, scientists in Belfast and Waterford showed that the intake of high levels of both carotenoids - rich…
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New Contact Lenses Deliver Medication to the Eye

New technology may replace eye drops currently used by people suffering from glaucoma and dry-eye. Studies have found that a majority of glaucoma patients regularly skip their eye drops, putting themselves at risk for blindness, and that even when drops are used regularly, only a small percentage of the medication…
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Heavy Computer Use and Glaucoma

A 2004 cross-sectional study in 9124 Japanese workers indicated that there was a possible association between heavy computer users and glaucoma visual field abnormalities. In other words - if you use computers heavily, ie, programers, software engineers, gamers, The study looked at typical daily computer use, as well as long-term…
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Five Crucial Facts About Glaucoma

In a New York Times interview with Dr. Stuart McKinnon, associate professor of ophthalmology and neurobiology at the Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. McKinnon presented five crucial facts about glaucoma. Irreversible damage to the optic nerve of the eye occurs long before symptoms are detected. This means it’s vital…
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Mini-Strokes May Cause Vision Loss for Those with Normal Tension Glaucoma

A study of people who suffer the mini-strokes called silent cerebral infarcts could help explain the medical mystery of normal-tension glaucoma, Hong Kong ophthalmologists report. The Hong Kong study of 286 people with normal-tension glaucoma found a high incidence of silent cerebral infarcts among those whose loss of vision progressed…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Macular Degeneration Prevention

Animal Testing: Fatty Acids & AMD A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids has been found to protect against a variety of diseases including atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Retrospective studies have suggested that diets high in fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids may also contribute to protection against age-related macular…
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Eat Fish to Fight Macular Degeneration

A new study provides further evidence that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A NIH-funded study group led by Dr. Chi-Chao Chan at the National Eye Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, examined the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on a mouse…
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Bilberry: Macular Degeneration & Cataracts

European Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) Bilberry is one of the anti-oxidant rich fruits which are commonly recommended for vision conditions as well as being helpful for many other health conditions. It's a common component in many nutritional formulations intending for vision. There has been preliminary evidence that bilberries may help inhibit…
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Macular Degeneration and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The leading cause of blindness in people over 60 is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A recent Australian study called the Blue Mountain Eye Study examined about 2500 participants over a 5 and 10 year period. The study found that reducing trans-fats and increasing consumption of fish, nuts, olive oil and…
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